New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen Lang Cahn
American University Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1692011
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Lang Cahn has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Lang Cahn has carried New York bar registration 1692011 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON (32 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Karen Lang Cahn has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Karen Lang Cahn's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington's 32 alumni in the New York register, 65.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
American University Washington alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1692011
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Lang Cahn's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Cahn licensed?
Karen Cahn is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Lang Cahn admitted to the bar?
Karen Lang Cahn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Karen Lang Cahn go to law school?
Karen Lang Cahn attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON.
Is Karen Lang Cahn in good standing?
Yes, Karen Lang Cahn holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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